Hardware News & Media

New York State adds EV charging stations

December 13, 2022

New York State has deployed 12 EV chargers along the primary travel corridor from the Southern Tier to Western New York, according to a press release.

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PPDS names Nick Begleries VP North America commercial

December 12, 2022

Philips Professional Display Solutions, a provider of digital signage and interactive displays, has named Nick Begleries commercial vice president for…

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Wisconsin county installs free Narcan vending machine

December 12, 2022

Individuals struggling with opioid addiction can access free Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdose, at a vending machine in the lobby of the Rock…

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China EV carmaker introduces EV battery swapping stations in Germany

December 12, 2022

Nio, a China-based EV carmaker, will install battery swapping stations where drivers can switch their battery for one that is fully-charged at 20 parks in…

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Self-Service Innovation Summit ‘Lunch & Learn’: How 5G Can Transform Self Service

December 9, 2022

As businesses and organizations work to extend their customer reach, 5G offers innovative opportunities previously unattainable with wired or other types of…

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Paris Hilton shows off $35K champagne vending machine

December 9, 2022

Celebrity Paris Hilton has taken luxury vending to a new height, showing her mother's Moët & Chandon champagne vending machine on social media, according…

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Texas town to deploy wayfinding signs

December 9, 2022

The city council in McKinney, Texas has approved a $2.6 million plan for citywide wayfinding signs following two years of planning, according to a…

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$300M self-storage venture features kiosks

December 9, 2022

Newmark Group, a provider of commercial real estate services, has arranged a $300 million self-storage joint venture between Maya Capital Partners and Artemis…

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Diebold Nixdorf names Ilhami Cantadurucu EVP/global retail

December 8, 2022

Ilhami Cantadurucu Diebold Nixdorf Inc. has promoted Ilhami Cantadurucu from head of retail global accounts to executive vice president, global…

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Sony Electronics introduces device management for display solutions

December 8, 2022

Sony Electronics has introduced its Device Management Platform, optimized for its Bravia professional displays, comprised of two solutions; one which enables…

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Cincinnati harm reduction machine reverses 960 opioid overdoses

December 8, 2022

A self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helped reduce Hamilton County, Ohio's opioid overdose deaths in 2021, according to research…

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GM launches dealer program to deploy 40K EV chargers

December 8, 2022

General Motors Corp. celebrated the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in…

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EV charging stations: Opportunities and challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The U.S. will need more than 1.7 million charging stations by 2030, surpassing government targets under the current federal initiative. Retailers and property…

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Cannabis dispensaries return to cash following cashless ATM crackdown

December 7, 2022

Cannabis dispensaries in the U.S. are returning to cash after a variety of ATM processors turned off "cashless ATMs."

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Seaga/AMS names Mike Freund CEO; Steve Chesney to retire

December 7, 2022

Steve Chesney Steve Chesney, founder and CEO of Seaga Manufacturing Inc., will step down as CEO of Seaga/AMS and will remain chairman of the board…

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Ohio EPA awards grant to EV charger company

December 7, 2022

The Ohio EPA has awarded Universal EV Chargers, a division of Universal Green Group, a Plano, Texas-based developer of clean energy infrastructure, $1.…

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Thales Group introduces multimodal biometric pod for border control

December 6, 2022

Thales Group, a Paris based technology provider, has introduced a multimodal biometric pod to manage travelers' border and immigration processes, according to…

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Retailers expand self checkout despite challenges

December 6, 2022

Retailers are expanding the use of self checkout despite some shortcomings, according to a CNN report. The companies are looking to provide labor savings, meet…

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ECR Retail Loss releases data on fixed self checkout solutions

December 6, 2022

ECR Retail Loss, a U.K. based organization that studies and recommends solutions for retail loss, has released some data points on fixed self checkout spaces…

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TSA expands facial recognition ID verification at airports

December 6, 2022

The Transportation Security Administration has been testing facial recognition technology to screen passengers at 16 domestic airports and plans to expand the…

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